Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, who once slept rough as a teenager, now advises Prince William on homelessness at Windsor Castle. She shared her journey from a homeless youth in Newport to becoming a fire service chief, underlining the importance of not writing off homeless individuals. Prince William’s Homewards project, working in six UK areas, aims to end homelessness by changing societal attitudes and providing practical support, proving it is preventable.
Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, who experienced rough sleeping as a teenager, has progressed to advising
Prince William at Windsor Castle on tackling homelessness.
Cohen-Hatton discussed her own experiences and emphasized that homeless individuals should not be dismissed, highlighting her transition from a homeless youth in Newport, South Wales, to a fire service chief with a PhD.
Prince William's Homewards project, a five-year initiative focusing on six UK areas including Newport, aims to end homelessness by addressing societal attitudes and providing practical solutions like employment links and starter furniture packs.
The initiative seeks to demonstrate that homelessness is preventable, with countries like Finland being cited as successful examples.